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When are two chemically identical compounds not the same? Is it possible to determine the geographic point of origin of seized cocaine? Can one unravel recent geographic movement of a terrorist suspect? Do matchsticks match and are all white paints just that? These are just some of the questions forensic scientists are increasingly confronted with to support intelligence led policing and to help achieve secure convictions. Stable Isotope Forensics shows how stable isotope signatures may be able to answer these questions and will be essential reading for students of forensic science and analytical chemistry as well as forensic scientists, police officers, defence and prosecution practitioners and the judiciary.

The first book solely dedicated to this new and exciting field of forensic science.

Introduces real-life examples to show how stable isotope analysis has already been successfully used to detect food fraud, counterfeit pharmaceuticals and doping in sports.

Includes examples of statistical analysis of multivariate isotope data and advice on potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Presents numerous case studies including the "Scissor Sisters" murder enquiry; an example of how stable isotope signatures of different human tissue can help identify a mutilated murder victim.

What People Are Saying

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"The book is timely and important, it is pleasantly written, generally with a positive ‘open' mind to what stable isotope analysis can and cannot contribute to forensic and scientific investigations. It is well produced and reasonably priced. The figures, tables, and photographs in the book are generally informative and this aiding the overall (educational) value of the book." (MassMatters, November 2010)

"In this comprehensive book, with its copious literature references, we are offered, for the first time, a carefully written account of an exciting new field of endeavour: its history, development, technology, modus operandi, potential and future." (Chemistry & Industry, August 23, 2010)

“This is the first book exclusively dealing with forensic isotope analysis and pulls together all existing research in this emerging field.” In the book, topics are introduced using examples and real-life case studies such as food quality control where isotope analysis has already had a major impact, in terms of consumer protection. These examples illustrate the underlying principles of isotope profiles or signatures.” (Bio-Dundee, 1 November 2010)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"The book is timely and important, it is pleasantly written, generally with a positive ‘open' mind to what stable isotope analysis can and cannot contribute to forensic and scientific investigations. It is well produced and reasonably priced. The figures, tables, and photographs in the book are generally informative and this aiding the overall (educational) value of the book." (MassMatters, November 2010)

"In this comprehensive book, with its copious literature references, we are offered, for the first time, a carefully written account of an exciting new field of endeavour: its history, development, technology, modus operandi, potential and future." (Chemistry & Industry, August 23, 2010)

“This is the first book exclusively dealing with forensic isotope analysis and pulls together all existing research in this emerging field.” In the book, topics are introduced using examples and real-life case studies such as food quality control where isotope analysis has already had a major impact, in terms of consumer protection. These examples illustrate the underlying principles of isotope profiles or signatures.” (Bio-Dundee, 1 November 2010)

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